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DAISY Foundation Award

The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of their son, J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33.

It is dedicated to funding research to help fight diseases of the immune system and supporting ITP patients and their families.

Having been touched by the remarkable care, Clinical skills, and compassion demonstrated by nurses during Patrick's illness, the Barnes family made it their mission to recognize exceptional nurses around the country.

DAISY Award Recognition Program at Stanford Health Care

An initiative by Nursing Excellence and Center for Education and Professional Development (CEPD), in collaboration with our SLC Magnet Professional Growth and Development Council, Stanford Health Care partnered with the DAISY Foundation™ and the Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) to pioneer the integration of Caring Science into the DAISY Award® program.

This integration launched during the February 2024 SLC underscores the importance of scientific and philosophical approaches in defining compassionate care through nursing's micro and macro practices of the Caritas Processes.

Watson's Caring Science theory emphasizes human-centered care, highlighting the unity of mind, body, and spirit. Central to this theory are the Caritas Processes, which embody deliberate acts of compassion towards oneself and others, fostering transpersonal relationships.

These Caritas Processes include fostering authentic presence, exemplifying loving kindness, and upholding each person's innate uniqueness, individuality, and dignity.

By incorporating the Caritas Processes into the Stanford Health Care DAISY Recognition Program, the institution fosters an environment where human connection, compassion, and holistic care take precedence.

This integration enhances patient outcomes and promotes staff well-being.

What is the DAISY Foundation Award?

  • This international program includes more than 5,000 hospitals across the globe.
  • It is given bi-annually to an extraordinary nurse from across the organization.
  • The award is presented during the Nurses Week SLC Retreat and SLC Year-End Retreat.
  • Recipients will receive:
    • a framed certificate
    • DAISY Award signature lapel pin
    • a hand-carved stone sculpture - A Healer’s Touch
    • a copy of the nomination

What is the selection process for the award?

  • Only nominations with patient a story will go through the final selection.
  • The selection process is blind. Each final nomination letter is coded for anonymity to prevent bias from the selection committee members.
  • Nursing Excellence and the SLC/MPGD Chair and Chair-elect screen and select nominations.

    Members of the SLC MPGD council will read the selected blinded nominations and grade them using a rubric that demonstrates extraordinary compassionate patient care experience that aligns with Watson Caring Science Caritas Processes.
  • A scoring rubric is used to grade the nominations.
  • Nominees with the highest score are identified as award recipients. 

How to nominate an extraordinary nurse?
(available only to SHC employees)
 

  • Patients, visitors, or employees may nominate an extraordinary nurse.
  • To fill out a nomination form, use the link: DAISY Award Nomination Form
  • Nominations should include a narrative of extraordinary compassionate care where the nurse demonstrated (witnessed or experienced) Watson Caring Science principles highlighting at least 3 of the following: 
    • delivers care with loving-kindness
    • meets basic human needs with dignity
    • builds helping and trusting relationships
    • creates a caring environment that helps patient heal
    • values personal beliefs and faith, allowing for hope
  • Nominations are accepted all year long.

    The selection process is conducted bi-annually (April and November) during the Stanford Health Care Shared Leadership Magnet Professional Growth & Development Council meeting. The department’s manager will notify the recipient.

  

2023 - 2024 DAISY Awardees
   

Stanford Health Care DAISY Team Award

The DAISY Team Award by the DAISY Foundation recognizes the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team led by a nurse who comes together to meet the needs of patients and their families. The SHC DAISY team exemplifies this spirit of collaboration, consistently going above and beyond while embodying the principles of the Stanford Professional Practice Model.

The team’s steadfast commitment to extraordinary, compassionate patient care embodies Stanford Health Care's mission, vision, and values. It demonstrates Watson's Caring Science principles, which are a cornerstone of our nursing practice at SHC.

In 2024, the Shared Leadership Council (SLC) Magnet and Professional Development (MPGD) Council proudly adopted the DAISY Team Award.

The Stanford Health Care DAISY Team Recognition Program integrates Watson’s Caring Science principles, which define Stanford’s culture of compassion and excellence.

Following the guidelines established by the DAISY Foundation, the selection process involved careful evaluation of the nominations by the MPGD Council. Selected nominations are further reviewed and graded using a rubric aligned with identified Caritas Processes.

The DAISY Recognition program at SHC has expanded to include the DAISY Team Award, which recognizes the impact of interprofessional collaboration in providing extraordinary compassionate care.

The DAISY Team Award at SHC exemplifies the integration of Caring Science into our interprofessional collaborative Caring Community. 

  

How to nominate an extraordinary team?

  • Patients, visitors, or employees may nominate an extraordinary team.
  • To fill out a nomination form, use the link: DAISY Team Award Nomination Form
  • Nominations should include a narrative of extraordinary compassionate care where the team demonstrated (witnessed or experienced) Watson Caring Science principles  highlighting at least 3 of the following: 
    • delivers care with loving-kindness
    • meets basic human needs with dignity
    • builds helping and trusting relationships
    • creates a caring environment that helps patient heal
    • values personal beliefs and faith, allowing for hope
  • SHC’s DAISY Team Award must be nurse-led and interdisciplinary (at least 3 disciplines should be included in the nomination).
  • Nominations are accepted all year long.

    The selection process is conducted bi-annually (April and November) during the Stanford Health Care Shared Leadership Magnet Professional Growth & Development Council meeting. The department’s manager will notify the recipient.

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Issac Stein Award for Compassionate Care

The Isaac Stein Award is presented to a Stanford clinician whose work exemplifies the highest standards of compassionate care toward patients and their families.

Recipients demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Supports all aspects of the patient and family well-being by providing excellent holistic care.
  • Incorporates the principles of caring science into their practice.
  • Listens and communicates in a way the patient and family can understand.
  • Demonstrates an ability to recognize the needs of patients and families for compassion and the skills to meet those needs.
  • Empower others to develop innovative programs, practices, or policies that meaningfully impact the healthcare experience.
  • Is recognized by others as an advocate and change agent in supporting compassionate care.
  • Has created opportunities to promote equitable access to compassionate care at the local or system level.


Issac Stein Award for Compassionate Care Recipient

2023 Issac Stein Award for Compassionate Care Recipient:
Rebecca “Becca” Baird, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse IV AAU C3

Rebecca "Becca" Baird, BSN, RN, a Clinical Nurse IV from AAU C3, is the recipient of the 2023 Isaac Stein Award for Compassionate Care.

Working on the C3 Unit, a 26-bed inpatient unit for multiple acute and chronic conditions, she was recently promoted to the nurse educator role. Becca also serves as an active member in the organization-wide Shared Leadership Council, where she recently became chair of the Quality and Informatics Council.

Becca is known for leading by example, supporting her colleagues, finding solutions to pressing challenges, and going above and beyond to create a compassionate, healing environment. 

Her patient care reflects a meaningful connection as well. She is often known to bring flowers and books and lend an ear to promote her patients' well-being and healing. 

2024 Issac Stein Award for Compassionate Care Recipient:
Kims Plantin, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC-CSC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CFRN, CTRN, CBRN, PCCN, Clinical Nurse II ICU K4

Kims Plantin, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC-CSC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CFRN, CTRN, CBRN, PCCN, Clinical Nurse II ICU K4, received the Isaac Stein Award for Compassionate Care.

“I am honored and still shocked to be a recipient of the Isaac Stein Award and am dedicating it to ALL the patients that I have come across during my nursing career,” Plantin said.

“They have changed my life in more ways than they can ever imagine. Someone once said if you love what you do, you'd never work a day in your life. They may be on to something.”